Research Technical Specialist – Neurobehavior

Jobtailor; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory University in Atlanta seeks a skilled researcher to contribute as an independent contributor or lead researcher on multiple projects. The role requires expertise across complex experiments, data evaluation, and shared laboratory techniques.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in designing and refining methodologies, collaborating with teams, and presenting findings at meetings and conferences. A seven-year research track record and Georgia residency are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field is required.
• Seven years of professional research experience.
• Residency in the state of Georgia.
• Ability to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Function as a skilled individual contributor or lead researcher on one or more research projects
• Serve as an expert in specialized research areas
• Design, develop, and conduct large and/or complex research experiments
• Review research progress and evaluate results
• Share expertise in equipment operation and laboratory techniques
• Refine and adapt methodologies to fit specific experiment requirements
• Collaborate in developing new techniques
• Co-author publications
• Co-present findings with the Principal Investigator at meetings and conferences
• Perform related responsibilities as required

Skills

Research project management

Laboratory techniques

Data evaluation

Methodology refinement

Complex experiment conduct

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Job description

• Function as a skilled individual contributor or lead researcher on one or more research projects


• Serve as an expert in specialized research areas


• Design, develop, and conduct large and/or complex research experiments


• Review research progress and evaluate results


• Share expertise in equipment operation and laboratory techniques


• Refine and adapt methodologies to fit specific experiment requirements


• Collaborate in developing new techniques


• Co-author publications


• Co-present findings with the Principal Investigator at meetings and conferences


• Perform related responsibilities as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field


• Seven years of professional research experience


• Residency in the state of Georgia


• Ability to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based on business needs

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and conducting complex research experiments, with a strong background in laboratory techniques and equipment operation. Proven ability to collaborate on research projects, co-author publications, and present findings effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Research Project Management


• Expertise in Specialized Research Areas


• Laboratory Techniques


• Co-Authoring Publications


• Collaboration in Developing New Techniques

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Research Experiment Design


• Data Evaluation


• Methodology Refinement


• Complex Experiment Conduct


• Research Progress Review

Soft Skills

• Collaboration


• Communication


• Presentation Skills

Industry Keywords

• Scientific Research


• Georgia Residency


• Emory University